Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $43.50 | 4.532% | $45.4714 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $233.68 | 10.361% | $257.8916 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #3 | $241.74 | 7.381% | $259.5828 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.47 | 7.789% | $191.2931 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
Purchase #5 | $79.90 | 13.289% | $90.5179 | $90.52 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #6 | $206.26 | 10.786% | $228.5072 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #7 | $62.57 | 12.856% | $70.614 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.12 | $1,143.8780 | $1,143.87 | $1,143.85 | $1,143.90 |